Kentucky vs. Tennessee Prediction: Top 25 SEC East Showdown Set for Rocky Top on Saturday Night

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Kentucky vs. Tennessee Prediction: Top 25 SEC East Showdown Set for Rocky Top on Saturday Night

Kentucky and Tennessee are playing a Top 25 SEC East showdown on Saturday night. The Wildcats are coming off a 27-17 victory over Mississippi State. Tennessee is undefeated at 7-0 and will play its fifth Top-25 opponent of the season. This is the 118th meeting between Tennessee and Kentucky. The Vols hold a commanding 82-26-9 lead.

Kentucky and Tennessee are playing in the Top 25 SEC East Showdown on Saturday night.

Kentucky is ranked 83rd in both total offense and scoring offense. The Wildcats are averaging 373.7 yards and 26.4 points per game. Quarterback Will Levis is second in the SEC in passer rating (173.3), passing yards per attempt (10), and touchdowns (13). Tennessee's secondary is next to last in FBS against the pass, giving up 329. 7 yards. Tennessee is tied for eighth in rushing yards allowed per games. Kentucky's offensive line has allowed an SEC-high 26 sacks so far.

Tennessee's offense is the best in the country. The team's quarterback, Hendon Hooker, is a Heisman hopeful. Kentucky's defense is ranked in 15th place in both total (295.4 ypg) and scoring (16.3 ppg). The Wildcats must get pressure on Hookers. Tennessee's offensive line has improved this season. It has only 11 sacks allowed. Tennessee and Kentucky are meeting on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. They are both in SEC.Tennova's running back duo, Jabari Small and Jaylen Wright, have combined for 802 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground.

Kentucky and Tennessee are playing each other in a Top 25 SEC East Showdown on Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. The game is a must-win for the Wildcats, who have enough talent to move the football and score points. Tennessee's perfect season remains intact. Georgia is playing next.


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